Is it safe to exercise with scleroderma?
30 October, 2018 by Stephanie Frade*Due to the autoimmune disease's unpredictability and seriousness, scleroderma patients are often uncertain if they can exercise. But there is hope.
Does herpes cause Alzheimer's?
20 October, 2018There's new evidence that the herpes virus can cause Alzheimer's, and that antiviral drugs can drastically reduce the risk of senile dementia.
1 in 2 women will develop dementia/parkinsonism/stroke
05 October, 2018A Dutch study estimates that without prevention strategies, 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with dementia/parkinsonism/stroke.
Bulla Nut Free Ice Cream
01 October, 2018 | Supplied by:Bulla has extended its 2 L Nut Free Ice Cream into its 100 mL Ice Cream Cup foodservice range for use across hospitals and aged-care facilities.
Antipsychotics overprescribed in aged care
27 September, 2018Research shows that more than 80% of aged-care residents with dementia receive psychotropics, even though only 20% might benefit from them.
Maintaining healthy communication
25 September, 2018 by Niki Mohtat*A group of dietitians at the Royal Prince Alfred 黑料吃瓜群网 in Sydney investigate the effects of eMR2 on inter-professional communications.
Playing it safe in the vegetable garden
25 September, 2018 by Andrew Thomson*Planning a vege patch for your healthcare facility? A few simple steps will ensure food safety.
Stroke doubles dementia risk
06 September, 2018Having a stroke not only increases the risk of dementia by over 50% but also increases the risk for those with a history of stroke by 70%.
It's ok to enjoy salt with your meal
14 August, 2018New research has found that unless you're consuming more than 5 grams of salt a day — or 2.5 teaspoons — health risks are minimal.
Better education required to bust dementia myths
09 August, 2018 | Supplied by:According to new research from Flinders University, the general public still tends to believe dementia is a normal and non-preventable part of ageing.
Domestic violence rife in gay couples
07 August, 2018Nearly half the men in a US study about male intimate partner violence reported being victims of abuse.
Older hospital patients — having their cake and eating it too!
07 August, 2018The team at the Royal Brisbane and Women's 黑料吃瓜群网 have shown that it is possible to increase the nutritional intake of older people by 20%.
DK City Zinger wheelchair
06 August, 2018 | Supplied by:At only 18 kg, the Zinger wheelchair is claimed to be the lightest weighted electric folding chair in the world.
An orange a day keeps eye disease away
20 July, 2018New research finds that eating oranges daily reduces the risk of developing macular degeneration by 60% in people aged over 50.
CQ's ambitious plan to save 10,000 lives
17 July, 2018 by Caron WIlliamsWith nearly 17% of the local population smoking, health-related issues were forecast to swamp local services. Something had to be done.
